In an interview with MuchMusic, Demi, 19, opens up about their “friendship.”

“We’ve actually become really close friends and you know I’m really thankful I have someone who supports me in all aspects. You know, if I need somebody to talk to he’s there for me. But no, we’re not dating,” she says.

However, it’s not because she doesn’t like him– it’s because she’s on a dating hiatus.

“I’m single. It wouldn’t be fair to anybody if I was dating them because I wouldn’t be able to give them my attention. And I’ve never really stayed single for longer than a couple months. So, I’m experimenting with this and I’m really trying to get to know myself and do what’s best for me as a person and as a woman,” she says.

We totally respect that! But if she decided she wanted to date again — would she give Niall a chance? Hmm!

What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Weigh in and watch the video below.